Technical Readiness and Stereotypes in Hospital Nursing-A Question of Gender and Age?

ABSTRACT: (1) Background: The nursing profession is associated with various stereotypes. These social images or prejudices against specific groups can inhibit the personal growth of individuals, e.g., sociodemographic characteristics influence the social image of nurses. Based on the forward-looking topic digitization, we examined and discussed the influences of sociodemographic characteristics and motives of hospital nurses on technical readiness to gain insights into the digitization process in hospital nursing. (2) Methods: As part of an online survey on technical readiness among German hospital nurses, we particularly examined sociodemographic influences on technical readiness and the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and professional motives. Furthermore, we included a quali

SUBMITTER: Korte L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9944579 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature